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Chicken Quesadillas with Molcajete-Style Salsa
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Mexico Authentic home cooking from Mexico, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Mexico as Quesadillas con pollo en salsa de molcajete
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Chicken Quesadillas with Molcajete-Style Salsa

Carmen Palomino
Carmen Palomino @Carmen
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico

Another way to prepare chicken.

Another way to prepare chicken.

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Chicken Quesadillas with Molcajete-Style Salsa

Carmen Palomino
Carmen Palomino @Carmen
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico

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Another way to prepare chicken.

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Ingredients

3 quesadillas
  • 1chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoonseasoned garlic in oil
  • Pepper to taste
  • 7small tomatoes
  • 4jalapeño peppers
  • 1/2small onion, chopped
  • Chicken broth or salt to taste
  • 3large flour tortillas
  • Manchego cheese
  • Avocado (optional)
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  1. 1

    Cut the chicken breast into small cubes. In a skillet, add the garlic and onion. Once hot, add the chicken and pepper. Stir and cover.

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    A picture of step 1 of Chicken Quesadillas with Molcajete-Style Salsa.
  2. 2

    Roast the jalapeños and tomatoes. Crush them together in a molcajete (or use a sturdy bowl if you don't have a molcajete).

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  3. 3

    Add the salsa and chicken broth to the chicken. Cook until the mixture is just a little juicy.

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  4. 4

    On a griddle or skillet, place a tortilla. Add cheese and the prepared chicken. Fold the tortilla and cook until lightly browned and the cheese is melted.

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  5. 5

    Serve and add avocado if desired.

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Carmen Palomino @Carmen
Published in the US on July 04, 2026 14:01
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico
Me gusta cocinar, hornear y si de innovar se trata, mucho mejor, combinando sabores
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Salsa Quesadilla Jalapeño Onion Manchego Chicken Breast Avocado Tomato Chicken Cheese Tortilla Garlic

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